33410 Replacement aortic valve opn
Also known as: aortic valve replacement with other procedure
Replacement of aortic valve via open surgical approach with mitral valve involvement or concomitant cardiac procedure.
In Plain Language
surgically replacing aortic valve with other heart surgery
Clinical Context
Used when aortic valve replacement is performed with another cardiac operation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 45.25 |
| Total RVU | 45.25 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 45.25, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 33410?
CPT 33410 (Replacement aortic valve opn) is a Surgery code. Replacement of aortic valve via open surgical approach with mitral valve involvement or concomitant cardiac procedure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 33410?
The work RVU for CPT 33410 is 45.25. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 33410 used?
Used when aortic valve replacement is performed with another cardiac operation.
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